Nursing bras to the rescue

More fun for World Breastfeeding Week!

It's hard for me to find a bra that fits and feels good. It's even harder to find a nursing bra that fits and feels good. Probably because I have a baby making it difficult for me to get out and shop so I order bras online and hope they fit only to return them and order another size (and repeat if necessary).

Then I found Bravado! -- specifically the Allure and Body Silk. I just love them!

Allure Underwire  Nursing Bra

The reviews on Amazon are spot on. The Allure is a fantastic bra: sturdy, comfortable, and even pretty (not a common trait in many nursing bras). No seams to show through your clothes and the underwire doesn't poke you in the armpit. The material isn't the softest, but I always wear nursing pads so that doesn't bother me at all. The cup size runs small so order one size up.

Body Silk Seamless Soft Cup Nursing Bra

The Body Silk is so soft and (yes, I'll say it) silky. For a soft cup bra it has tremendous support and doesn't create the uni-boob that many soft cup and sports bras can. I could wear this bra all day and all night.

These bras are a bit pricier than many of the bras at maternity stores (running around $45-$50 each), but they are sooooooooooo totally worth it, especially if you plan on nursing for a while.

Bevy of beauty supplies

I just got my Birchbox box today and it inspired me to write this post.

I love love love beauty products (make-up, skin care, hair stuff, you name it). I also love samples -- they are so cute and little and useful. So it's no surprise that I fell in love with Birchbox. Birchbox is a subscription service that sends you a nifty box of deluxe beauty samples every month. If you like any of the samples it's super easy to buy the full size product online.

I'm addicted to a couple of the products already.

Jouer Lip Enhancer is magical. It's super creamy (not sticky), has a hint of pink, and doesn't have an icky taste. It's also supposed to minimize fine lines and do a little plumping. Yay!  

Ok, seriously, this stuff is amazing. Sunday Riley Modern Skincare Juno Transformative Lipid Serum (yeah, it has a super long name) honestly makes my skin glow. Since Baby Jo was born my skin hasn't been a huge priority considering sometimes I'm too tired to even wash my face (don't ask about brushing my teeth). This serum is the perfect fix. It's quite herb-y smelling (according to Nick), but makes me look so dewy that I don't even care. It's expensive ($125 for 30 ml), but you use less than a dime-size amount so it lasts quite a while. It's a total treat. Yippee!

On a sad note, I dropped this bottle the other day and it broke on the bathroom floor. I managed to save at least half of what was left. I will cherish every drop until it's gone.